Judges Bill introduced in Lok Sabha

The Judges Bill was introduced by The Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju in Lok Sabha. The bill intends to amend the High Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Act and Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Condition of Service) Act. ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021

EWS Criteria review panel formed

The Government of India recently formed an Economically Weaker Section (EWS) review panel. The panel will look in to the criteria of 10% reservation for the economically weaker section in government jobs and educational institutions. What will the panel do? ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021

Supreme Court on National Green Tribunal’s (NGT) position

Supreme Court in a landmark judgement noted that, “National Green Tribunal does have suo moto powers and it can hear environmental issues on its own”. Key Points This order came even though Union government said NGT does not have powers ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021

SC dismissed Centre’s plea to postpone Women’s entry into NDA

The Supreme Court has rejected a plea by Central Government to postpone the entry of women into National Defence Academy (NDA) till May 2022. Key Points Bench led by Justice SK Kaul told Additional Solicitor General, Aishwarya Bhati that, it ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021

SC orders Railways to pay compensation if trains run late

The Supreme Court has ruled that, Indian Railways must pay compensation to passengers if trains run late. Highlights Supreme Court slammed Indian Railways for delayed running of trains and ordered to pay a compensation of Rs 30,000 to a man ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021

What is Noida Supertech Twin Tower case?

The Supreme Court of India recently directed demolition of two 40-storey towers, comprising of 850 flats, of Supertech Ltd Group in Noida. Highlights Supreme Court issued this direction after it found that Supertech has flouted regulations regarding the distance to ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021

SC gives time to fill vacancies in Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions

Supreme Court of India directed Union and State governments to fill vacancies in the consumer disputes redressal commission within eight weeks. Key Points There are around 800 vacancies in consumer courts across the country. Bench has ordered to fill all ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021

Governors can pardon prisoners: Supreme Court

Supreme Court of India on August 3, 2021 held that, Governor of state can pardon prisoners, including in the death sentence cases. Key Points Governor can pardon the prisoners even before they have completed minimum 14 years of prison sentence. ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021

Draft Rules for Live-Streaming of Court Proceedings

Supreme Courts’ e-committee released Draft Model Rules for Live-Streaming and Recording of Court Proceedings. Aim of this move Draft Model rules were released with the aim of bringing greater transparency, inclusivity and access to justice. What are those rules? Draft ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

Narada Bribery Case: Ministers arrested in West Bengal

On May 17, 2021, the Central Bureau of Investigation arrested the Ministers of West Bengal, Subrata Mukherjee, Firhad Hakim, TMC MLA Madan Mitra and Sovan Chattopadhyay (former Kolkata Mayor). Background The Calcutta High Court had ordered a CBI probe against ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021